The positive correlation between the amount of violent media programming viewed by
children and subsequent aggressive behavior raises the possibility that
a. the negative correlation exists between viewing such programming and positive prosocial
behaviors.
b. preventing children from viewing such programming will eliminate aggressive behaviors.
c. children who are already aggressive prefer to view violent media programming.
d. making such programming even more violent will actually reduce subsequent aggressive
behavior.
e. reducing the violent content of such programming will actually increase subsequent
aggressive behavior.
c. children who are already aggressive prefer to view violent media programming.
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a. theory. b. construct. c. hypothesis. d. variable.
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A) ?preparedness; by key-pecking than by flying B) ?instinctive drift; by flying than by key-pecking C) ?preparedness; by flying than by key-pecking D) ?sign-tracking; by key-pecking than by flying
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a. media use (e.g., email, internet). b. drinking alcoholic beverages. c. eating high-fat and high-sugar foods. d. cheating on their romantic partner.
__________ refers to the period of maturation that leads to an adult-size body and sexual maturity
a) Menarche b) Spermarche c) Puberty d) Maturation